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Welcome to the Unity Kids Team Page!

Here you can find out all about our different locations, the program overall, and sign up to try out a class! Saturdays are always free in NYC! We are at all times excited to receive visitors at any level, from any team – no politics!

Read all about us! Contact us below if you still have questions! Sign up for a class and see if you like us! We hope to see you soon!

“Dedicated to enriching the lives of our students through world class, integrative Jiu Jitsu programs and instruction.”

Kids Program Instructors

Ana Lowry

Ana is responsible for the Kids Programs, Women’s Program, and Introductory Program.

Originally from Maine, Ana began training Jiu Jitsu in 2006, managed a world famous Jiu Jitsu academy in the Washington, D.C. area before relocating to Sao Paulo, Brazil for five years of hard training and relentless competition. She is a 2x Brown belt No Gi World Champion, as well as a No Gi Pan American Champion and Brazilian National Champion in both the Middleweight Division, and in the Open Weight Division. She competes under Unity Jiu Jitsu and Cicero Costha’s PSLPB Social Project, a project that brings underprivileged children into Jiu Jitsu.

Devhonte Johnson

We are proud to have Devhonte “Bones” Johnson as the head instructor of Unity Jiu Jitsu-New Jersey. Devhonte trains under the tutelage of world renowned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor Murilo Santana in New York City and brings the same dedication, principles, and commitment that he trains with to his own students.

Devhonte is currently in the prime of his Jiu Jitsu career having earned titles at the highest levels of Jiu Jitsu,

In March 2016 Coach “Bones” became the 2016 IBJJF GI Medium Heavy Pan American Champion.

In April 2016 Coach “Bones” also flew to Abu Dhabi to take part in the Abu Dhabi World Pro Championship and won becoming the Abu Dhabi World Pro -94kg Champion.

In June 2016 Coach “Bones” took the silver medal in the IBJJF World Championships

Rodrigo Correia

Rodrigo Correia is a blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He was born in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, where he started his Jiu Jitsu training with Cicero Costha at the Social Project called Lutando Pelo Bem, which means “Fighting for Good”. When Rodrigo later moved to the United States to open an academy, he was already a blackbelt. He trained around the area for a while before he decided to join the Unity Jiu Jitsu team, led by Murilo Santana, where Rodrigo was happily reunited with many personal friends from Cicero Costha’s.

Under the Unity Jiu Jitsu banner, Rodrigo is going through his best period as a professor, teaching in the Yonkers neighborhood at Celtic BJJ. His kids program is quickly growing there, and he offers classes for adults as well.

Kid’s Programs

Our Kids Programs are integrative, and everyone gets to train and learn together, whatever level of experience they are at!

Keep an eye out for our special Kids Camps for Beginners and Competitors in NYC, if you only have a few weeks to dedicate to your child’s training with us! Kids who are members for longer periods progress through these levels as well!

Starters (Saturday):

Jiu Jitsu for Kids who are just starting out! Kids will get to play from day one, problem-solving and getting creative with moves, while learning what Jiu Jitsu is all about, how to grapple efficiently and how to defend themselves competently!

Beginners:

Learn all about Jiu Jitsu, basic concepts and techniques! Whether you want to be a competitor, or you just like rolling around on the mats, this is where it all begins!

Advanced:

Welcome to being Advanced! So now you know some things, and are ready to know MORE things! We start this camp by looking at what you know, what you sort of know, and what you know you don’t know YET. Then we fill in the holes of your Jiu Jitsu to make sure you’re on your way to developing a well-rounded Jiu Jitsu game! Boom!

Competition:

Learn and practice everything you need to know in order to start competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! We have a team of experienced competitors ready to work with you to get you ready! This is where you will develop your A, B & C Games, make sure your Jiu Jitsu is well-rounded, and get the invaluable training that will prepare you for the tournaments!

Pro:

For kids who know how to spar, to get a LOT of it done! We start with 1/2 hour of drilling, then launch into a full hour of sparring, pushing each other to be the best we can be!

Testimonials

"I love this team! They are inviting, respectful, competitive, modest and motivating!!!!!! I love their sense of community.”

- Jeanie C.

"This place is ALL Jiu jitsu! My daughter trains under the GFTeam flag but has cross trained at Unity. They have welcomed us & she gets serious competitive training here. Murilo & Ana are great instructors & are very patient. Def the place to be!”

- Bianca C.

"Great gym! This place caters to everyone from newcomers to advanced competitors. You will get individual attention here that is hard to come by in NYC. Highly recommended!”

- Jonathan M.

"Friendly environment, great instruction and if you're looking to start training, enrolling your kids into their kids program or switching schools it's worth checking this place out first.”

- Ted C.

"My son who is 5 started the kids class a month ago and he loves it! Ana and the other kids in the class are great. Very positive environment for learning, exercise and fun!”